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A con artist trades his cell for a casting call — what could go wrong?
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Dieumerci ! (2016)

Chaotic redemptionUnderdog hustleFrench indie charm

Overview

Comedy

A 44 year old guy gets out of jail and wants to become an actor.

Flag of FRFRFrench
Content warning
Second chancesIdentity reinventionArt as escape

Standout Aspects

Acting

Jean-Baptiste's desperate charm carries every scene

Writing

Sharp observations on class and aspiration in France

Direction

Tight 95 minutes that knows when to quit

Best for:Solo: When you need proof it's never too late to restart·Streaming: Low-commitment indie discovery on a rainy afternoon·Friends: With your friend who quotes obscure French comedies
Heads up:Language: Untranslated French slang; subtitles essential·Triggers: Prison flashbacks and systemic poverty themes
Lucien Jean-Baptiste

Director

Lucien Jean-Baptiste

ReleasedMar 9, 2016
Runtime1h 35m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Wild Bunch

Top Cast

Lucien Jean-Baptiste

Lucien Jean-Baptiste

Dieumerci

Baptiste Lecaplain

Baptiste Lecaplain

Clément

Delphine Théodore

Delphine Théodore

Brigitte

Olivier Sitruk

Olivier Sitruk

Marc

Firmine Richard

Firmine Richard

Marie-Thérèse

Jean-François Balmer

Jean-François Balmer

Monsieur Ventura

Michel Jonasz

Michel Jonasz

Daniel

Édouard Montoute

Édouard Montoute

Chef cuisine

Jonathan Louis

Jonathan Louis

Etudiant

Clara Joly

Clara Joly

Mélanie

Noémie Merlant

Noémie Merlant

Audrey

François Deblock

François Deblock

FX

Chad Chenouga

Chad Chenouga

Chad Chenouga

Eric Bougnon

Eric Bougnon

Chef de chantier

Jacques Frantz

Jacques Frantz

Georges Polito

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Jean-Baptiste wrote, directed, and starred — the triple-threat indie hustle he depicts on screen.

Cultural

The film quietly critiques France's rigid social mobility; Dieumerci's name itself ('Thank God') mocks the myth of meritocracy.

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